How to enjoy Christmas in style: Laura Fantacci

If former fashion editor Laura Fantacci is not dressing up for her blog, Wearing It Today, then she’s choosing what we all should be wearing for her new online boutique Wardrobe ICONS. Who better then to give us the heads up on how to enjoy Christmas with a little Italian glamour.

The modern way to wear necklaces is layered. It’s not about one statement piece but nonchalantly piling them all up.

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Why choose a little black dress when you can have one with a train? I kind of wish I could wear this Whistles dress every day. Even though I’m small, I’m not afraid to go long. I wore this to fashion week with a denim jacket and heels and it felt great.

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The Rockstud is my must-have festive shoe. After months of deliberation I decided to invest and they have been the best buy cost-per-wear this year. They dress up jeans, and dress down party dresses and – most importantly- I can still dance.

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I am a red lipstick addict. I must have at least 30 shades. Nars Cruella is probably my favourite, closely followed by Hourglass Icon, which stays on all day.

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I got into the Christmas spirit early with a day-trip to Paris from King’s Cross St Pancras station, it is such a beautiful spot at this time of year.

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I love to experiment with festive nails. I really go to town - glittering green, Santa Claus red - my favourites are by Essie.

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Even though this Anna Sui dress is white and lace I’ve only worn it in winter. It makes me feel like a Christmas snowflake albeit a very chic one.

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Being part American, I love to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year I had my friends over and made a turkey with all the trimmings (if with a little help).

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Writing Christmas cards is one of my favourite traditions. This year I chose gold envelopes and a neon yellow pen. I get out my Smythson address book and take time to sit down and enjoy the ritual.

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My daughter Greta’s Christmas Day outfit will be a grey starry tutu with a matching crown. She isn’t interested in fashion like her mama but she loves to wear things on her head especially a crown or tiara.

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Every year I come up with a wrapping theme. My latest is brown craft paper with neon pink polka dots and instead of bows I’m finishing with wool pompoms and a gold glitter tag.

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I think the less practical your Christmas clutch, the better. This one by Aspinal of London doesn’t fit a thing but it’s beautiful so who cares.

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Happy Christmas to me! I treated myself to The Chanel espadrilles. Well, if you can’t spoil yourself…

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I wear a lot of plain jumpers so I like to accessorise with statement earrings. I love that these JCrew ones are quite delicate and not too sparkly for a change.

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This is the first year Greta knows who Santa Claus is. It makes it even more of a celebration, and I’m really excited about the years to come.

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On Christmas Day I will mostly be wearing this Dolce & Gabbana heart dress. In my dreams.

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I always look for sleeves when I’m choosing a party dress. I don’t like to look too pale so I prefer things that cover me up.

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I was really excited about this issue of my online magazine, Icons. It is dedicated to all things party-related and everything you need to look stylish over the Christmas season.